Reviews: The 1999 Acura CL
By Tom Smith
Introduction
The 1999 CL is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Acura. It is Acura's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $23,100 USD in 1999.
CL Dimensions
In 1999 the CL has an overall length of 190.00 inches and a width of 70.10 inches. It sits a total of 54.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.30 inches. Front headroom is 37.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the CL a turning radius of 39.00 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 106.90 inches.
Drivetrain
The CL comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3120 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.3L L4 SOHC 16V engine gets 22 - 24 miles/gallon city and 30 - 31 miles/gallon highway off a 17.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the CL are also available.
Pricing
The CL retails for $23,100 USD with a invoice price of $21,063 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Cassette Player, CD Changer, Cargo Net, Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler.
Exterior color choices include Cardiff Blue-Green Pearl, Flamenco Black Pearl, Iced Teal Pearl, Milano Red, Taffeta White, Titanium Metallic with interior choices of Charcoal Leather, Parchment Leather. The CL seats 5 people with 42.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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